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Gorzell Family History

Gorzell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gorrell, Cornell, Orrell, Corbell, Morell, Cordell, Worrell, Correll

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Where is the Gorzell family from?

You can see how Gorzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorzell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gorzell families living in Texas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gorzell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gorzell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorzell. 100% of Gorzell men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gorzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Gorzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorzell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Gorzell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Gorzell. For the veterans among your Gorzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorzell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Gorzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorzell in 1943 was 33, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorzell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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